Shimi Tavori Slams Lack of Respect for Veteran Artists in Israel
Veteran Israeli singer Shimi Tavori laments the lack of respect for older artists, while his son Ben-El considers leaving Israel amid personal and public turmoil.
Veteran singer Shimi Tavori, one of the most beloved and recognizable voices in Israeli music, recently spoke out in a frank and biting interview, expressing deep frustration over the treatment veteran artists receive. Tavori compared the local situation to Europe, criticizing: "It's sad that time flies and veteran artists get no respect. In Europe, veteran artists are the most played."
During the interview, Tavori was asked a particularly pointed question regarding his millionaire son, Ben-El Tavori, and why he does not provide him with financial assistance. The veteran singer chose not to drag himself into family dramas, firmly clarifying: "This is a love song. I love him very much, everything is fine with me, I am performing. Thank God. Happy new year."
Simultaneously with his father's interview, his son Ben-El Tavori is experiencing a particularly turbulent period woven with professional and personal upheavals. According to a report on the TMI website, the singer is seriously considering packing his belongings and leaving Israel for an indefinite period following a series of recent crises and dramas.
Ben-El's desire to leave the country comes against the background of a loud incident that took place in his apartment in the Park Tzameret towers in Tel Aviv with his partner Adi Carmi, which led to a police car arriving at the scene. Although the two managed to smooth things over and maintain their relationship, the public and media pressure continues to take its toll.
